Lemon Butterflyfish

Lemon Butterflyfish

Lemon Butterflyfish, also known as the Milletseed Butterflyfish or Millet Butterflyfish, is mainly yellow with many dark spots on its sides forming vertical stripes. It has a black bar through the eyes and its fins are yellow. Lemon Butterflyfish is a good beginner fish that requires plenty of room to swim in a 70 gallon or larger aquarium containing a peaceful community. It may be kept singly or in pairs if introduced into the aquarium at the same time.

• Scientific Name: Chaetodon miliaris
• Max Size: 5 inches
• Diet: Chopped meats such as marine fish, crustacean meat, and mysis shrimp. A vitamin formula with the meats will keep the yellow coloring bright.
• Origin: Hawaii
• Approximate Size:  Small 1 1/2 to 2 inches, Medium 2 1/2 to 3 inches

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